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DP13 BWB

2013 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,203 mi
Last recorded109,203 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP13 BWB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 109,203 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 109,203 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Lower tie rod. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 99,894 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 95,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 95,132 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 76,331 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 67,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 58,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 58,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 49,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 49,475 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 40,106 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 1.6mm

Fail 18 Jan 2019 40,106 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 1.6mm

Pass 4 Dec 2017 33,423 miles

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 16 Dec 2016 28,646 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,039 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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DP13 BWB is a 2013 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 64,054 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DP13 BWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DP13 BWB registered?

DP13 BWB is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 20 July 2013.

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